| Main Title |
Radon-resistant residential new construction / |
| Author |
Osborne, Michael C.
|
| CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air and Energy Engineering Research Lab. ;Radian Corp., Research Triangle Park, NC. |
| Publisher |
Air and Energy Engineering Research Laboratory, Office of Environmental Engineering and Technology Demonstration Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, |
| Year Published |
1988 |
| Report Number |
EPA/600/8-88/087 |
| Stock Number |
PB90-274119 |
| OCLC Number |
20342930 |
| Subjects |
Radon ;
Architecture, Domestic--United States--Designs and plans ;
Dwellings--Environmental engineering--United States
|
| Additional Subjects |
Radon ;
Residential buildings ;
Ventilation ;
Design criteria ;
Concrete slabs ;
Construction ;
Sealing ;
Barriers ;
Indoor air pollution ;
Pollution control
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| ELBD |
EPA 600-8-88-087 |
|
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
11/22/2010 |
| NTIS |
PB90-274119 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
|
07/26/2022 |
|
| Collation |
xv, 67 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Abstract |
The manual provides builders and potential new house buyers with a broader selection and explanation of techniques that are expected to be effective in reducing the potential for elevated radon levels in the house. In addition, legislators, regulators, and residential code writers may choose to evaluate these radon-resistant construction technologies for potential application to or modification of existing regulations or codes applicable to residential construction. Three approaches to resolving the radon problem in the construction of new houses are to: (1) prevent radon entry by using barrier methods, (2) reduce the radon entry driving forces, and (3) divert the radon from the house through sub-slab ventilation. Radon entry routes of concern in new construction are the same as those that have previously been identified for existing houses. Figures provided in the report depict the major radon entry routes for simple basement, slab-on-grade, and crawl-space houses. expensive control measures may be justified if they serve multiple purposes, such as combining radon control with water control or eliminating the need for constantly operating a mechanical control system through a high initial cost. |
| Notes |
"EPA/600/8-88/087." "July 1988." |
| Place Published |
Research Triangle Park, NC |
| Supplementary Notes |
Also pub. as Radian Corp., Research Triangle Park, NC. rept. no. DCN-88-239-004-22-01. Prepared in cooperation with Radian Corp., Research Triangle Park, NC. |
| Corporate Au Added Ent |
Air and Energy Engineering Research Laboratory. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
1988 |
| BIB Level |
m |
| Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
| Merged OCLC records |
1225769294 |
| OCLC Time Stamp |
20101115121459 |
| Language |
eng |
| SUDOCS Number |
EP 1.23/9:600/8-88/087 |
| Origin |
OCLC |
| Type |
MERGE |
| OCLC Rec Leader |
01093cam 2200289Ma 45020 |
